Telangana Formation Day 2025: India’s Youngest State Celebrates 11th Anniversary with Vibrant Festivities
HYDERABAD, June 11, 2025 – Telangana joyfully observed its 11th Formation Day on June 2, 2025, with colorful ceremonies and cultural activities that showcased the state’s vibrant heritage and strong regional identity. The day commemorates the creation of Telangana as an independent state, separated from Andhra Pradesh on June 2, 2014, following a long and determined movement for self-governance.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy led the state-level ceremony at Grounds of Secunderabad Parade, where he hoisted the national flag at exactly 10 a.m and reviewed a ceremonial police parade. Thousands of citizens gathered for the occasion, which included a performance of the state song “Jaya Jayahe Telangana”, dynamic Perini dance performances, and a 70-minute cultural parade at Tank Bund. More than 700 artists took part, and a 5,000-person patriotic walk carrying flags ended with a striking laser and fireworks display. The event also saw the unveiling of a Telangana Talli statue, and 486 police personnel were awarded the Police Seva Medal for distinguished service.
Celebrations extended across all 33 districts, from Warangal to Narayanpet, with flag-raising ceremonies, traditional food fairs, and folk art shows. People paid homage to the heroes of the Telangana movement, and awards were distributed to individuals for outstanding contributions in literature, science, public service, and the arts. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, along with senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, offered floral homage to the Telangana martyrs at Gun Park. Sonia Gandhi addressed the gathering, acknowledging the democratic success of Telangana’s formation journey.
Telangana’s path to statehood was marked by decades of activism. After Indian independence in 1947, the region was initially part of the Hyderabad princely state. It was later merged with Andhra in 1956, forming Andhra Pradesh, which led to concerns over regional disparity and underdevelopment. The call for a separate state gained momentum with the 1969 agitation and was strongly championed in the 2000s by K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). His hunger strike in 2009 and consistent campaigning ultimately led to the enactment of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, passed in 2014, giving birth to Telangana with Hyderabad as its capital.
On the occasion, national leaders such as President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed their greetings, commending Telangana for its cultural depth and progress in innovation and entrepreneurship. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also sent his best wishes, emphasizing Telugu unity and the hope for both states to thrive together.
To honor those who gave their lives during the struggle, the state government announced financial aid for the families of martyrs and introduced new welfare schemes aimed at improving public services.
Spanning an area of 112,077 square kilometers and home to over 3.5 crore residents, Telangana’s 11th Formation Day reflected its evolution into a progressive and culturally rich state. From its famous handloom industries to historical landmarks like Charminar and Warangal Fort, and festivals such as Bonalu and Bathukamma, the state celebrated its unique identity with pride. Despite ongoing challenges with Andhra Pradesh over post-bifurcation matters, Telangana reaffirmed its goal of inclusive growth and a promising future.
